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Janaki Amma (Janaki) was born on 22 April, 1920 in Thrissur, Cochin state, British India, is a 20th and 21st-century judge of the Kerala High Court. Discover Janaki Amma's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Janaki |
| Occupation |
Judge |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
22 April 1920 |
| Birthday |
22 April |
| Birthplace |
Thrissur, Cochin state, British India |
| Date of death |
29 June, 2005 |
| Died Place |
Ernakulam, Kerala |
| Nationality |
India
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Janaki Amma Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Janaki Amma Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Janaki Amma worth at the age of 85 years old? Janaki Amma’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from India. We have estimated Janaki Amma's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Timeline
Justice P. Janaki Amma (1920–2005), was a former judge of the Kerala High Court.
She was the second woman in India to be a judge of a High Court.
She participated in the Indian Independence Movement from 1940 to 1944.
She was a member of the Ernalkulam Municipality from 1949 to 1953.
She was also the first woman municipal chairperson of Travancore-Cochin.
She left active politics after joining the judicial services.
She started her legal career as a junior advocate to Panampilly Govinda Menon and later on served as district magistrate, district and sessions judge of Kozhikode, Tellicherry and Manjeri prior to her elevation to the High Court.
She was appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court on 30 May 1974, becoming the second woman in India to have occupied that seat.
She served as a judge until 22 April 1982.
She retired from the Kerala High Court on 22 April 1982.
She continued to be very active in the judiciary field after retiring from the High Court.
In 1983, she was appointed by the state government to probe the Vypeen liquor tragedy that killed several people.
Based on her recommendations, the government amended section 57(A) of the Abkari Act.
The section deals with the prevention of adulteration of liquor with noxious substances that could endanger human life or cause grievous hurt.
Under the section, enforcement officials, if found guilty of not taking reasonable precautions to prevent adulteration of liquor with lethal substances, could face a maximum penalty of life imprisonment and fine up to Rs.
She was engaged by the Kerala Government in other probes and enquiry commissions.
In 1985, she became the founder president of the People's Council for Social Justice (PCSJ), an organization that was created by the initiative of Shri Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
This organization mainly focuses on the development of women, children, scheduled castes scheduled tribes and other backward sections of society to ensure social justice through legal assistance and legal education.
PCSJ has extended its activity towards uplifting the living standards of the disadvantaged and make them aware of their rightful place in the society.
She was popular for her efforts related to providing greenery in Kochi.
A lifetime spinster, she died in 2005 after a prolonged illness.
Janaki Amma was born in a village in Thrissur district of Kerala and lived most of her life in Ernakulam.
She joined the Cochin Praja Mandalam after completing her studies and later joined the Indian National Congress.
